2023-24 MBB Year in Review: Standard Bearers

After the 2022-23 season, the 2023-24 edition of the Maryland Black Bears had a big bar to try and hurdle if they wanted to get back to Blaine and challenge for the Robertson Cup. Setting a franchise-record in wins and points, as well as winning the East Division in both the regular season and playoffs,ContinueContinue reading “2023-24 MBB Year in Review: Standard Bearers”

Black Bears First Match-up Against Philly Results in Split

SEWELL, NJ– Even this late into the season, the Maryland Black Bears are seeing new opponents, as they traveled up to play the Philadelphia Rebels. A pair of three-goal third periods were the determining factor on the weekend, with each team rallying late and splitting the weekend.  File Photo: Jon Pitonzo/FOHS Media Faction FRIDAY DECEMBERContinueContinue reading “Black Bears First Match-up Against Philly Results in Split”

Black Bears Weekend Preview 11/10-11/23

Photo: Jon Pitonzo/FOHS Media Faction ABOUT LAST WEEK: The Black Bears welcomed the Rochester Jr. Americans in a spirited match-up that the Black Bears were able to sweep thanks to a win on Friday and shootout win on Saturday. Both Colin Ronan and Owen Lepak notched wins on the weekend, while Adam Schankula registered threeContinueContinue reading “Black Bears Weekend Preview 11/10-11/23”

Black Bears Weekend Preview 11/3-4/2023

File Photo: Jon Pitonzo/ FOHS Media Faction ABOUT LAST WEEK: The Black Bears headed up to Danbury for a couple of matinee match-ups and won both games by scores of 4-1 and 7-3. Many firsts happened with Owen Lepak’s first NAHL win, Evan Sofitkitis’ first NAHL goal, and Luke Amell’s first multi-goal game in juniors. ContinueContinue reading “Black Bears Weekend Preview 11/3-4/2023”

Black Bears Get Another Weekend Sweep vs. Danbury

DANBURY, CT– Heading into Danbury for the first time this season, the Maryland Black Bears were looking to get the wins they needed to get in the early season and leave no doubt as the season goes on. They did that and put in the work to sweep yet another weekend series.  File Photo: JonContinueContinue reading “Black Bears Get Another Weekend Sweep vs. Danbury”

Black Bears Sweep New Hampshire in First Meeting Between Two Squads

ODENTON, MD– For the first time, the Maryland Black Bears welcomed one of the two new teams in the east, the New Hampshire Mountain Kings. The Black Bears were very rude hosts, however, sweeping the weekend against New Hampshire in two thrilling affairs.  Photo: Jon Pitonzo/ FOHS Media Faction FRIDAY OCTOBER 20th, 2023: BLACK BEARSContinueContinue reading “Black Bears Sweep New Hampshire in First Meeting Between Two Squads”

Black Bears Secure Road Sweep in New Jersey

MIDDLETOWN, NJ– It was a battle of the last two East Division playoff winners, as the Black Bears travelled to New Jersey to take on the Titans. After a bit of a shaky start, the Black Bears got back to their game plan and swept New Jersey in their rink to push their record toContinueContinue reading “Black Bears Secure Road Sweep in New Jersey”

Black Bears Take Three of Four Points in First Trip to Rochester

ROCHESTER, NY– Coming off a successful NAHL Showcase, the Maryland Black Bears got back to divisional play, as they traveled to take on one of the debuting teams in the East Division, the Rochester Jr. Americans. With two hard-fought games, the Black Bears were able to gather three of a possible four points and splitContinueContinue reading “Black Bears Take Three of Four Points in First Trip to Rochester”

Black Bears Start Showcase With Two Wins, Avenging Previous Showcase Losses

BLAINE, MN– In the first two games of the NAHL Showcase, the Maryland Black Bears took on two foes they have played in previous Showcases in the Odessa Jackalopes and Fairbanks Ice Dogs. Maryland lost those two games in the past, but this year’s team was able to avenge those losses, as the Black BearsContinueContinue reading “Black Bears Start Showcase With Two Wins, Avenging Previous Showcase Losses”

Black Bears NAHL Showcase Preview 09/13-16/23

ABOUT LAST WEEK: The Black Bears opened up their 2023-24 campaign with a split against the rival Tomahawks. Seven different Black Bears scored over the weekend, with Adam Schankula leading the way in the assist category with four over the weekend, while Colin Ronan and Jack Wieneke split time in the crease.  Photo: Jon Pitonzo/FOHSContinueContinue reading “Black Bears NAHL Showcase Preview 09/13-16/23”